Om Namah Shivaya is a familiar Shiva prayer used with Rudraksha in many personal devotional practices. Mukhi-specific mantra lists also circulate, but wording and instructions vary between teachers and traditions. Treat a list as a reference, not as a guarantee of a bead’s power.
A simple starting prayer
ॐ नमः शिवायOm Namah Shivaya expresses salutation to Shiva. If you have received a mantra from a teacher, follow that instruction rather than changing it to match a shopping website.
Mukhi mantra reference
The following preserves the mantra list previously published on this website for readers who use it. It is a devotional reference, not a verified critical edition of a scripture. Transliteration varies, including Hreem/Hrim and Hoom/Hum; ask your teacher about pronunciation and initiation requirements.
| Bead | Mantra in this site's reference list |
|---|---|
| 1 Mukhi | Om Hreem Namah |
| 2 Mukhi | Om Namah |
| 3 Mukhi | Om Kleem Namah |
| 4 Mukhi | Om Hreem Namah |
| 5 Mukhi | Om Hreem Namah |
| 6 Mukhi | Om Hreem Hoom Namah |
| 7 Mukhi | Om Hoom Namah |
| 8 Mukhi | Om Hoom Namah |
| 9 Mukhi | Om Hreem Hoom Namah |
| 10 Mukhi | Om Hreem Namah Namah |
| 11 Mukhi | Om Hreem Hoom Namah |
| 12 Mukhi | Om Krom Srom Rom Namah |
| 13 Mukhi | Om Hreem Namah |
| 14 Mukhi | Om Namah |
| Gauri Shankar | Om Gaurishankaraya Namah |
How to use a mala for a personal practice
- Choose a quiet place and a comfortable seated position.
- Check that the string and beads are sound before handling the mala.
- Repeat your chosen prayer at a pace that lets you pronounce the words clearly.
- If counting, move one bead at a time without pulling the string.
- Finish gently and put the mala in a clean, dry place.
Counts such as 27 or 108 are used in some routines. They are not a sales condition, a deadline for results or a reason to strain your voice. Practices concerning the larger marker bead also differ; follow your own teacher when using a formal japa method.
Must a bead be “activated” before wearing?
Some owners begin with prayer or a consecration ceremony; others wear their beads as a devotional reminder. There is no measurable activation claim offered here. Our first-use prayer and care guide separates religious choices from the practical handling of the item.
Does a more expensive bead make chanting work better?
A higher price is not proof of a better prayer experience. Choose a bead or mala you can comfortably handle and afford. Review the mala buying guide and 5 Mukhi guide before comparing products.
Chanting is presented here as religious practice. This page does not promise treatment, wealth, exam results or protection from every difficulty.
